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About the Role

Centenary Institute invites applications from motivated individuals to join our Fundraising and Marketing Team as the Individual Giving Manager.

If you are an experienced fundraiser looking for greater variety in your role, this is your chance to really make your mark as part of an expanding team. You will be responsible for setting up new programs that will attract vital funds to accelerate our quest for novel ways to prevent and treat cancer, heart disease and many other deadly and debilitating diseases.

This role offers great variety, with the opportunity to use a broad range of skills:

Your rigour and analytical skills to recruit and retain supporters through a multi-channel appeals program

Your creativity and negotiation skills to conceptualise an innovative community fundraising program, and engage new volunteers to drive this

Your tact and interpersonal skills, in engaging with supporters who may consider

The successful candidate will:

Essential

A strong track record in managing and delivering effect public fundraising initiatives

Excellent written communication skills

Highly numerate, and experienced in analyzing and interpreting performance data

Meticulous attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal skills, able to quickly form strong relationships with colleagues at all levels

Ability to manage conflicting workloads under strict time pressures

Capacity to work autonomously and as part of team

Sound administration and time management skills.

Desirable

Relevant qualifications

Track record in a similar role in an organisation that undertakes medical research

Line management experience

Experience working in an Apple Mac environment, and with Adobe Design Suite and the Raiser’s Edge CRM.

About the Organisation

The Centenary Institute of Cancer Medicine and Cell Biology is a non-profit independent medical research institute and the Centenary Institute Medical Research Foundation is the fundraising entity of the Institute.

The Institute opened in 1989 to celebrate the centenaries of the Sydney University Medical School and the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. Our Vision is ‘to improve human health through excellence in medical research’. We believe that medical research is the best hope we have of ensuring every person has the chance to lead a healthier and longer life, and protect future generations.

Our scientists and clinicians strive for creativity and excellence in discovering improved diagnostics, treatments, and cures for cancer, inflammation and cardiovascular diseases. The Foundation is responsible for raising funds and awareness to support the research conducted by the Centenary Institute.